About TorquePress
About TorquePress
Independent. Practical. Obsessed.
TorquePress is an independent Australian motoring publication, founded and edited by Matt Hutchinson. Matt’s a Melbourne-based enthusiast who has been working on cars since he was a kid and still does nearly all the work on his own, from coilovers to clutch jobs.
We cover the cars Australians actually buy and live with, from the family SUV in the driveway to the modified and performance cars that make the scene worth caring about. Whether you’re choosing your next car, keeping your current one alive, or just here for the builds, you’re in the right place.
Why TorquePress exists
Most car advice is either a sales pitch or written by someone who’s never had grease under their nails. We don’t sell cars, we don’t run a dealer directory, and nobody pays us to like their product. TorquePress is here to give you the facts, the real costs of ownership, and an honest opinion, plus a look at the builds, restomods and rare machines that make car culture what it is.
What we cover
TorquePress provides comprehensive, research-driven content across the automotive spectrum:
Buyer’s guides and reviews: New and used models explained for Australian specs, safety and value. When we haven’t driven a car, we say so and tell you what owners and testers have found.
Comparisons: Two or more rivals side by side, so you can see which one makes sense for you.
Ownership & Maintenance: Servicing, reliability, insurance, and what a car really costs to keep on the road.
Gear: Dash cams, tyres, detailing products and tech, judged on Australian conditions.
News: Recalls, safety ratings, price changes, new models and the rules that affect drivers.
- The Garage: Restomods, show cars, wild builds and rare exotica, and the obsession behind each one.
How we work
We work for the reader. Our articles are built on primary sources such as manufacturer specifications, ANCAP results and government recall notices, and we link to them wherever we can so you can check our work.
We’ll report on manufacturer announcements and industry events, but the opinions are ours. We don’t accept payment for positive coverage, and any sponsored content is clearly labelled.
Written for Australia
Australian pricing, Australian rules, Australian roads. We lead with the details that matter when you’re actually living with a car, from boot space and ISOFIX points to capped-price servicing and real-world range. Complex tech gets explained in plain English, and when a topic deserves depth, we go there, without dumbing it down.
Who it’s for
The buyer weighing up their next new or used car. The owner who wants straight answers on maintenance and running costs. And the enthusiast who’ll happily lose an hour reading about a one-off build they’ll probably never see in person.
Get in touch
Got a news tip, a question about a car we’ve covered, or spotted something we got wrong? We want to hear it.
News tips & corrections: [email protected]
General enquiries, collaborations and advertising: [email protected]
